US: Panama could deport Venezuelan migrants to a third country who cross in the Darien jungle

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Oscar El Blue

Originally from Tijuana Baja California. Graduate in communication, bilingual announcer and reporter. He specializes in documenting and investigating in a processional manner the issue of immigration and child abuse on the northern borders of Mexico with States as well as the southern border of Tapachula Mexico with Guatemala. Former professional boxer, commentator and analyst of professional boxing fights.

The situation remains critical, and Panamanian authorities are seeking effective solutions to manage the migratory flow in the region.

During his weekly press conference, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino expressed his hope that a third country could take in Venezuelan migrants who arrive in Panama after crossing the dangerous Darién jungle. This possibility arises in the context of the suspended relations between Panama and Venezuela since the end of July, Venezuelans cannot be repatriated directly.

Repatriation could begin soon
The United States regional internal security attaché, Marlen Piñeiro, noted that in “the next few days, weeks at the latest,” Panama could begin the air deportation of Venezuelans to third countries.

“She recalled that, within the framework of an agreement with the United States, Panama has deported nearly 800 irregular migrants of various nationalities who entered the country after crossing the dangerous border jungle with Colombia.”

Mulino stressed that finding a country willing to receive these migrants would be a “solution to the crisis” that Venezuelans face on their journey to North America. Although Piñeiro did not reveal details about the countries with which talks are being held, he did mention that talks have been held with several.

Statistics up to the month of September, more than 263,000 migrants had crossed the Darien, of which 67% were Venezuelans.

In 2023, a historical record was recorded with more than 520,000 people passing through the jungle, with 63% of this figure being Venezuelans.

Written by: Oscar El Blue